Parmesan Crusted Salmon

24  ounces		skinless salmon fillets
1-1/2  tablespoons		mayonnaise
1-1/2  teaspoons		lemon juice (zest lemon first)
1		clove garlic, minced
1  pinch		Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4  cup		slightly packed finely grated parmesan
1/4  cup		bread crumbs
1  tablespoon		chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2  teaspoons		lemon zest
1/4  teaspoon		dried thyme
1-1/2  tablespoons		olive oil

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray.
Season bottom of salmon with salt and pepper and place salmon in center of baking sheet, leaving about 3/4-inch between fillets so they can evenly cook. In a mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic and brush about 1/2 Tbsp over each fillet. Season top with salt and pepper. In a mixing bowl whisk together parmesan, bread crumbs, parsley, lemon zest and thyme, then drizzle 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil into bowl and stir with a fork until evenly moistened. Spread parmesan mixture evenly over tops of salmon fillets. Bake in preheated oven until salmon fillets have cooked through, about 12 - 15 minutes (for a more golden crust you can broil during the last 1 - 2 minutes of baking if neede